SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 109
In Memory
of
Mary Lois Pittman McGahey
WHEREAS, The certain knowledge of a life well lived may
comfort those saddened by the passing of Mary Lois Pittman
McGahey of Lindale on September 10, 2016, at the age of 94; and
WHEREAS, Born to Claude and Lois Pittman on October 8,
1921, in Lindale, the former Mary Pittman grew up with five
brothers and three sisters; she was joined in matrimony to Jimmie
McGahey, and over the years, the couple became the proud parents
of three daughters, Laritha, Wilma, and Cathy, and two sons,
Billy and Jimmie; Mrs. McGahey later had the pleasure of
welcoming into her family 17 grandchildren, 28
great-grandchildren, and 12 great-great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, A skilled businesswoman, Mary McGahey owned and
operated a floral shop in Lindale, and she also co-owned Jimmie's
Texaco Station with her husband for more than four decades; she
was a valued member of the congregation at Swan-Wood Springs
United Methodist Church; and
WHEREAS, Greatly beloved by her family and friends, Mary
McGahey is deeply missed, and all who were blessed to share in the
richness of her life will forever hold her close in their hearts;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Mary Lois Pittman
McGahey and extend sincere condolences to all those who mourn her
passing; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this day, it do
so in memory of Mary McGahey.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 6, 2017, by
a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate